Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider, en bloc, Calendar Nos. 782, 953, 954, 955, 956, and 957; that the nominations be confirmed, en bloc; that the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, en bloc; that any statements relating to the nominations be printed in the Record; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action; and that the Senate resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The nominations, considered and confirmed, are as follows: department of transportation Michael Peter Huerta, of the District of Columbia, to be Deputy Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Malcolm D. Jackson, of Illinois, to be an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. DELTA REGIONAL AUTHORITY Christopher A. Masingill, of Arkansas, to be Federal Cochairperson, Delta Regional Authority. chemical safety and hazard investigation board Rafael Moure-Eraso, of Massachusetts, to be Chairperson of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board for a term of five years. Mark A. Griffon, of New Hampshire, to be a Member of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board for a term of five years. Rafael Moure-Eraso, of Massachusetts, to be a Member of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board for a term of five years. ____________________
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